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TIL JFK’s “year-round tan” was caused by Addison’s disease.

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dDK8Q TIL that the phrase “turning a blind eye” is attributed to Admiral Horatio Nelson intentionally ignoring an order to retreat
yVKaa TIL Lake Hillier, an Australian lake is 10 times saltier than the ocean, and bright bubblegum pink. The notable color comes from algae, halobacteria, and other microbes that are able to thrive under the harshest of conditions. The lake contains almost 500 extremophiles!
J5Dl TIL Mosquitoes normally eat plant nectar and only need blood to lay eggs
R76PQ TIL that Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world and six-time Olympic gold medalist, has never run a mile.
BwXy TIL the U.S. State Department recognizes competitive gaming as a professional sport, meaning people can come to the US on work visas to play video games.